Friday, September 18, 2015

Back Home

I'm back home after a month away in Portugal - 2 weeks working and 2 weeks vacationing. I didn't do a lot of travelling, all my free time was spent with my parents, siblings, aunts, nieces and nephews. I had a lot of fun and it felt really good to be with them after 2 years away. I'm now back home although my body still thinks it is in Europe (jet lag can be a pain!)

Challenge # 235

After I don't know how many challenges missed, I'm glad to get back to them. This one was so much fun, it was to draw stripes across your tile as a string (you can see the challenge here). I decided to go with a simple tile, and I definitely got into a zen state with all of those Paradox tangles :)

About Me

Draw… carve… print… print some more… play with the prints. This is the fun process I use to create my art.
I create hand-carved blocks which I use as a starting point for my art. I then play with each print and make it unique – either by adding other colors, pen and ink work, or a combination of different materials until I’m satisfied with the results. Each piece is unique and imperfect – playing with the imperfections and making them an integral part of the piece is a challenge I thoroughly enjoy.
I am inspired by nature; architectural features like ironwork, doors and windows; interesting shapes, textures, patterns, and yes… even math/geometry.
I’m currently designing, carving, and printing tessellations that range from abstracts, flowers, and leaves, to interesting creatures and animals – like birds, whales, and ducks.
I hope you enjoy my art as much as I enjoy creating it.